Alaya Linton

Linton is a freelance writer, speaker, financial coach, and creator of the award-winning blog, hopeandcents.com. Her own journey of overcoming financial struggles gave her a passion for teaching and encouraging others to take control of their money. Alaya’s writing and personal story have been featured in multiple publications including U.S. News & World Report, LendingTree, The Balance, and AOL Finance.

Articles by Alaya Linton

Top States for Minority-Owned Businesses

With nearly 3.6 million Black-owned U.S. businesses, there are pockets of the country in which minority-owned businesses fare better than others. This LendingTree study examines... read more

Best Personal Loans To Buy Land in 2024

If you’re looking to buy a plot of land, you probably have some exciting plans for it. Less exciting is figuring out how to finance... read more

North Dakota Is the Most Welcoming to the Youngest Business Owners — Find Where Your State Lands

The path to successful entrepreneurship is full of challenges. However, some obstacles are heightened for young business owners, including limited access to capital, less experience,... read more

2024 Boomer Entrepreneurs Report

Whether you’re 18 or 65, owning a business is challenging, with no guaranteed path to success. While many factors contribute to a business’s chance of... read more

22% of Retirement-Age Americans Are Still Working, With New Jersey Seeing the Largest Increase in Older Adults in the Workforce

Significant growth in the 65-and-older population, changes in Social Security policies and a higher cost of living have led to a large share of older... read more

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